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Old Town Books Moving to New Location This Spring

By James Cullum

Old Town Books has found a new home.

The lease for the shop, which started as a pop-up at 104 S. Union Street in September 2018, expires at that location next March.

Staff told ALXnow that the shop needs more space, and found it at 130 S. Royal Street.

“We’re very excited for more space, as things hopefully get more back to normal in the next few months,” bookseller Angie Sanchez said.

The new location is the former Gallery Lafayette, which closed in September after more than 40 years in business.

Old Town Books recently thanked its customers for helping it weather the pandemic.

“We’re grateful our customers are flexible and patient as we try to stay open and healthy, both mentally and physically,” owner Ally Kirkpatrick wrote on Facebook. “Thanks to you all, Old Town Books is here to stay for future generations.”

Photo via Old Town Books/Facebook

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.